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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
8
The cotton market fell a half cent as call money rates in New York rose to 11 percent, a high since the era began. The drop triggered a panic in the New York stock market and led to the sale of over 2 million shares. Further rises are anticipated as the decline appears technical in nature.
The article highlights oversized cabbage from local vegetable gardens after recent rains. J. F. Dorman's two-acre truck garden near Americus features an acre of cabbage nearly forming heads, including a head weighing 11 pounds and others expected around 15 pounds. Dorman also shows fine beets and onions.
A brief notice highlights rising confidence in physicians and public health measures amid ongoing disease concerns. It notes support for vaccines, treatments, and trusted medical guidance, underscoring the role of healthcare professionals in community well being.
A fragmented advertisement extols genuine value over gimmicks, promoting Georgia ready-made clothing and fabrics. It touts blue denim overalls at 1.95, remnant cotton goods, striped silks, dress ginghams, and white summer skirts with prices around 22 to 2 dollars. The tone urges careful comparison to avoid misleading discounts.
ITZGERALD May 31 A moonshiner destroys his illicit still after misreading the antics of a Souther Field aviator as directing attention to the still in operation in the woods below. The flyer leaves the area without descending, and the moonshiner then allegedly assaults a neighbor to vent his anger.
Marie Stahl writes Mrs. Stewart that Jim Stewart of the 151st Machine Gun Battalion in France has been wounded but is healthy, sending a snapshot to prove his condition. He has sent letters home, and Stahl notes his cheerful spirit as he helps Y.M.C.A. workers in Malo.
English scientists report that passing electricity through freshly cut timber increases its resistance to decay and fungous growth. The finding suggests a method to preserve wood and extend its lifespan. Further tests and details on procedure were not provided in the brief report.
In Americus, police lieutenant J T Bragg of 705 Hancock testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and irregular kidneys. He reiterates his endorsement, saying the medicine keeps his kidneys in fine condition and remains his preferred remedy. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y. offers the product at 60 cents.
Will Ray Butt of Americus, sailor on the battleship Nevada, aided in rescuing passengers from the burning Virginia near Hampton Roads on a Friday night last week. He recounts losing his trousers in the water and borrowing a spare pair from a fellow sailor, with the incident noted in a letter to his mother.
NEW ERA lists Miss Bessie Veal and Leila Doster as Wednesday guests. Numerous visits occur at homes of Mrs. C W Grant, Mrs. M C Veal, and others through Sunday, with kin and friends attendance noted at multiple households in Dooly county.
Noon with Mr and Mrs P Parker D C Bray and Day Fenn of Dooly county were business visitors at the home of W T O Bray Monday.
De Soto notes Ruth Smith returns from Colquitt where she taught. Dr A J Bowers of Newberry S C visits W J Smith and is a Newberry College professor. Miss Gussie Luke home from Forsyth Bessie Tift. Lt Ball and wife stay with Ferguson family. Miss Leonora Sumner months as Beaboard agent. Misses Green and Chambliss visit Americus. Camille Wise of Plains visits Mrs W J Smith. Allen Johnson attends Shriner convention in Albany. Mrs Ferguson, Mrs Ham West and Mrs Ball visit Americus. DeSoto school to picnic at Flint River. teachers Ethel Kaddick and Annie Laurie Pinkston guide term. Jess Pollock back from France after nine months with army. Mrs Bagley returns from New York City visit. Rub-My-Tism noted as antiseptic.
Rev J A Harmbn of Macon, Emory representative, visited Leslie with Rev C T Clark. Mrs Lee Turner of Royston visited her parents Mr and Mrs J E Ranew. Ella and Mary Wilson returned from Andrew College for summer. Mrs W G Blacksher came home from Plains hospital. R L Blackshear of Columbia Ala stayed with brother H G Blacksher. Reid Doster of Rochelle visited. Olamae Suggs and Lois Williams visited Eloise Dodgson of Cordele. Adel Harp of Silola visited the Harp family. B F Cassells returned from South Carolina. Onile Chandler of Albany returned home after visiting. Annie Claire Ranew went to Atlanta for a couple days with Mrs J L Amason. Prof Jim Good of Perry visited. C T Clark assisting Rev Mr Brooks in Unadilla revival. Georgia Baptist hospital day observed at Baptist church. generous offering. Stella Wade home for summer from teaching music at Sasser. Claud Burnett visited Leslie. recently discharged from army. Dunice Young, Athens State Normal School graduate, returned home near Leslie. Leake ball team played Albany picked team. Mr and Mrs D C Jones Jr of Detroit visiting relatives. Farmers distressed by rain and boll weevils found in fields.
The $1 440 contract for repairing the Americas postoffice building in Washington was let on May 81 to J P Sullivan of Chicago, who recently finished a Macon Post office job. Postmaster Davenport was informed today. The work includes a new outside front door, interior wall refurnishing, repainting, and other items, with completion by 44.
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